Medina-Porqueres I
Faculty of Health Sciences,
Arquitecto Francisco Peñalosa St, 29010, Malaga
Spain
Research Article
Enhancing the Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation Process of the Functional Rating Index in Spanish Patients with Low Back Pain: A Study Protocol
Author(s): Medina-Porqueres I, Gomez-Calvente M, Sanz-De Diego S, Ariaspedrosa A, Diaz-Mohedo E and Feisse RJMedina-Porqueres I, Gomez-Calvente M, Sanz-De Diego S, Ariaspedrosa A, Diaz-Mohedo E and Feisse RJ
Background: Patient-orientated evaluation methods are of paramount importance in assessing treatment outcomes. The Functional Rating Index (FRI) is one of the condition-specific questionnaires recommended for use with low back pain (LBP) patients. To date, no Spanish version has been published in the peer-reviewed literature.
Objective: The aim of this study is to cross-culturally adapt and validate the FRI into Spanish in LBP population, according to established guidelines, and to evaluate its psychometric properties in different clinical settings.
Design: Cross-cultural and validation study protocol.
Setting: Five public and private physical therapy units in our area.
Methods: Patients of any gender suffering nonspecific LBP will be recruited. Three phases wil.. View More»
